Dolly Varden Lake fishing

Fishing at Dolly Varden Lake has Rainbow Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked once in 1962, most often in September. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

Last stocked

September 12, 1962

Plants on record

Since 1962

Species recorded

Average size

2.4 in

Elevation

248 ft

Access and facts

Facilities: restrooms

Dolly Varden Lake Cabin (Kenai National Wildlife Refuge) sits on the lake's north shore, reached via Swanson River Road about 14 miles from Sterling Highway mile 83.4. Access is by boat, snowshoes, or skis; power boats must observe a no-wake rule.

Sources: shore_notes , facilities , fishing_notes , watch_outs

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How Dolly Varden Lake is stocked

Weasel Lake (4.3 mi), Stormy Lake (10.4 mi), Scout Lake (12.1 mi), Cecille Lake (13 mi), and Longmere Lake (14.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Weasel Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Stormy Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Scout Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Cecille Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Longmere Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.

Fish at Dolly Varden Lake

Fishing Dolly Varden Lake is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. The one plant on record is Rainbow Trout.

Rainbow Trout 1 plant

Plants: 1 of 1
Last stocked: September 12, 1962
Average length: 2.4 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Fishing Dolly Varden Lake

Dolly Varden Lake offers fair fishing for Arctic char and rainbow trout. The cabin at the lake offers seclusion. In the winter, there is ice fishing available at Dolly Varden Lake.

Sources: recreation.gov

What to watch for

Area wildlife includes moose, black and brown bears, and wolves. The seclusion of this cabin necessitates being prepared to handle any emergency situation. Inclement weather may cause an unexpected extension of your trip. Additionally, carry in potable water or boil surface water before drinking.

Stocking history

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
September 12, 1962	Rainbow Trout	8,550	2.4 in	report

Species stocked here

Rainbow Trout (1)

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.